Division Vice President

Genuine Parts Company•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Division Vice President provides leadership, guidance, and support to help branches and shops within the division achieve operational and financial objectives. The role sets and executes the division’s sales strategy and growth plan, oversees sales and operational performance across up to 15 branches, and plans, organizes, allocates resources, and directs day-to-day divisional operations. The position covers sales, account management, training, and sales support, and develops sales plans and budgets to achieve sales goals. The Division Vice President recruits and develops Branch Managers, implements corporate initiatives, policies, and procedures, and collaborates to identify and secure new business opportunities and improve operational effectiveness. The role reports to a Group Executive, who provides direction, prioritization, and support in resolving key issues. The position has budget responsibility and more than 10 direct reports and more than 10 indirect reports. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 15 or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
At least 15 years of experience with Motion Industries in branch management, corporate accounts, or a combination of both.
Strong analytical, mathematics, and project management skills.
Strong business and financial acumen.
Ability to influence and motivate.
Ability to provide effective performance coaching and feedback.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Set the division’s sales strategy and growth plan and ensure execution.
Supervise the sales and operational performance of up to 15 branches.
Recruit and develop Branch Managers to oversee and optimize sales and operations in each market.
Implement corporate initiatives, policies, and procedures in support of Motion Industries’ overall direction.
Collaborate to identify and secure new business opportunities and improve operational effectiveness.
Plan, organize, allocate resources, and direct the division’s day-to-day operations.
Oversee sales, account management, training, and sales support across the division.
Develop sales plans and budgets to achieve sales goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.